Matraville Public School vs South Sydney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Matraville Public School
Matraville · Government primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1046
South Sydney High School
Maroubra · Government high school · 7-12
796 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Matraville Public School Matraville NSW | South Sydney High School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #452 of 1,619 | #164 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1359 of 4,908 | #414 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 222 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 127 | 312 / 484 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Matraville 2036 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | matraville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthsydney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Matraville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 64.4).
- •Matraville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Sydney High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •South Sydney High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 222.
- •South Sydney High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Matraville Public School better than South Sydney High School?
On the Success Index, Matraville Public School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Matraville Public School and South Sydney High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Matraville and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Matraville Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Sydney High School has 13.6.
How do Matraville Public School and South Sydney High School rank in NSW?
Matraville Public School is 452nd of 1,619 and South Sydney High School is 164th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.